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 Several
years ago, my husband stumbled upon the Atkins diet. It seemed
a good fit for him since he enjoyed eating meats and other
high protein foods anyways. I have to admit, I resisted this
diet and feared for his health. After all, haven’t we
been taught since the dawn of time that humans need a balanced
diet of meat, fish, vegetables, dairy and grains! Subsiding
on a diet of bacon, eggs, steaks and cheese seemed like a
recipe for disaster. I had images of spending my time in the
hospital taking care of my husband after quadruple bypass
surgery! My husband discussed his low-carb diet plans with
his doctor and decided to give it a try. Interestingly enough,
after following the diet, he not only lost significant weight
but his blood pressure and cholesterol levels decreased. I
still can’t say with certainty that a low-carb diet is
"healthy", but I can say that my husband’s
health seems to have improved, his excess weight has come
off, and generally speaking he says he feels better. I know
that many other people have found similar results with low-carb
diets. In fact, many of Glutenfreeda.com’s subscribers
have expressed an interest in discovering new recipes that
are not only gluten-free but also low in carbs.
For those of you not so familiar with a
low-carb diet below is a list of acceptable foods:
Meats:
Beef, Veal, Venison, Pork — Ham, Bacon,
Lamb, Rabbit (all meats)
Poultry:
Chicken, Cornish Hens, Duck, Goose, Pheasant,
Quail (all poultry)
Fish & Shellfish:
Cod, Flounder, Bass, Bluefish, Catfish,
Mahi-mahi, Herring, Mackerel, Orange Roughy, Red Snapper,
Salmon, Sole, Swordfish, Trout, Tuna, Whitefish, Shrimp, Crab,
Clams, Lobster, Mussels, Oysters, Squid, Scallops, Octopus
(all fish)
 Eggs
& Cheese:
Eggs (any style), Asiago, Parmesan, Parmigiano,
Provolone, Cheddar, Gouda, Goat, Feta, Fontina, Cream Cheese,
Gruyere, Mozzarella, Monterey Jack, Muenster,Swiss (general
rule of thumb — 1 oz. of cheese as 1 gram of carbohydrate
content)
Soy:
Tofu
Fats & Oils:
Butter, Cream, Sour Cream, Half & Half,
Unsweetened Whipped Cream, Mayonnaise, Canola Oil, Corn Oil,
Sesame Oil, Olive Oil, Safflower Oil, Soybean Oil, Walnut
Oil, Flaxseed Oil
Salad Vegetables: (figure 3 cups loosely
packed per day)
Alfalfa Sprouts, Romaine, Sorrel, Watercress,
Radishes, Peppers, Mushrooms, Mesclun, Parsley, Cucumber,
Cabbage, Celery, Arugula, Endive, Chicory, Lettuce, Fennel,
Jicama
Other Low-Carb Vegetables: (figure 1
cup per day — replaces salad vegetable serving)
Artichoke hearts, Asparagus, Avocado, Broccoli,
Brussel Sprouts, Cauliflower, Eggplant, Green beans, Green
onions, Kale, Leeks, Okra, Pumpkin, Snow Peas, Spinach, Swiss
Chard, Tomato, Turnips, Zucchini
Herbs & Spices:
Basil, Chives, Cilantro, Dill, Garlic, Ginger,
Oregano, Rosemary, Thyme, Tarragon, Sage, Paprika, Pepper,
Cumin, Cayenne pepper, Chili powder
Here are some of our favorite low-carb,
gluten-free recipes. These recipes are all delicious and I’m
sure you’ll find that your whole family will enjoy them.
Breakfast:
Eggs — any style
Italian
Sausage
Omelets
— add your favorite meats, cheeses and fresh herbs
Mexican
Egg Skillet — omit tortillas
 Lunch:
Bacon
& Leek Quiche (crustless)
Egg
Salad
Fajita
Salad
Sauteed
Onion Mushroom Burger
Salads & Soups:
Asparagus,
Mixed Greens & Parmesan Salad
Cream
of Asparagus Soup
Cream
of Broccoli with Cheddar Cheese
Grilled
Chicken Salad with Asparagus
Miso
Soup
Mixed
Greens with Fried Shallots
Roasted
Eggplant Soup
Salmon
Caesar Salad — omit French bread
Simple
Chopped Salad
Appetizers:
Shrimp
Stuffed Eggs
Asparagus
Wrapped Prosciutto
Marinated
Scallops
Roast
Ginger Chicken Wings
Mini
Beef Filets with Horseradish Crème Fraiche —
omit Crostini
Mozzarella
Wrapped in Prosciutto
Prosciutto
& Goat Cheese Wraps
Shrimp
in Garlic Oil
Smoked
Salmon Cheesecake
Steamed
Mussels with Garlic
Dinner:
Roast
Game Hens with Champagne Sauce
Pancetta
Layered Halibut with Gorgonzola Cream Sauce
Filet
Mignon with Basil & Parsley Cream
Grilled
Pork Tenderloin with Dijon
Beef
Tenderloin with Mushroom Sauce
Gingered
Flank Steaks
Grilled
Flank Steak with Chimichurri Sauce
Pork
Medallions Sauteed with Cremini Mushrooms
Pork
Medallions with Lavender Pepper
Steak
with Gorgonzola Butter
Baked
Herb & Garlic Chicken
Baked,
Halved Cornish Game Hens
Bistro
Chicken
Halibut
with Parmesan Butter
Blackened
Halibut with Cilantro Cream Sauce
Baked
Salmon with Sorrel Cream Sauce
We truly hope you enjoy these wonderful
low-carb, gluten-free recipes. As with any change in your
diet, we suggest that you consult your doctor before starting
a low-carb diet.
- Glutenfreeda
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